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Adult education short stories Common Core RL.7.3 resources
Creative Questions for ANY Novel or Story Editable Distance Learning
Use these creative question prompts with any book, short story, or play to generate critical and creative thinking! They can be used for large class discussions, small group discussions, bell ringers, exit slips, literature circles, station work, etc. These are perfect for distance learning!This pack includes:• 180 prompts in a ready-to-go PDF file in task-card format (4 per page)• 180 editable slides in Google Slides™ that can be customized and shared digitally with your students for a paperles
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
The Monkey's Paw Simplified Halloween Story - TPT Digital and Google Classroom
An adapted text version of the Halloween classic story to assign on TPT Digital, through Google Classroom.Have you ever wanted to read "The Monkey's Paw" with your class but knew your students would be put off by the language? Then this is perfect for you!The chilling classic is adapted to make it accessible to less advanced readers, special education classrooms and intermediate ESL and EFL students. It also makes a fine story for the regular ELA classroom.Tackle vocabulary and ELA critical thin
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: The Monkey's Paw - 2-Level Adapted Text Bundle - ESL Halloween Fun!
Distance Learning Short Story Passage No Prep ELA Suspense Mystery
This 48 page resource is a 4,500 word short story and meets CCSS for middle school reading and writing. It is the story of a boy discovering his new friend is actually a ghost and she needs his help. This close reading lesson is 99 pages long. This resource is the answered teacher copy (48 pages), with the blank student copy (48 pages), there is also a link for projecting or giving to students that are distance learning. As well - this is a TpT Digital Activity. That means students can complete
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2nd - 10th, Adult Education
Also included in: Summer Reading Comprehension Context Clues Daily Reading Writing Bundle
"The Necklace" Guy De Maupassant: Short Story Unit Resources - Distance Learning
Every resource in this unit is now in print AND (Google compatible) digital versions!Enjoy these no-prep, creative and engaging resources! This unit follows the free adapted play version of The Necklace! I have read both the original and play version with my students and have found that the play version is much more engaging for students as they get to interact by taking on the speaking roles of the characters. The activities in this resource and the test should align well with both versions, bu
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Engaging Short Story Unit GROWING Bundle - Distance Learning
Complete Lesson: John Steinbeck's "The Leader of the People" from The Red Pony
The activities in this file provide a complete lesson for close reading and analysis of “The Leader of the People.” This section of Steinbeck’s book The Red Pony can stand alone as a noteworthy short story for middle grades and high school. The text can be used to build reading skill and engage students in meaningful study of how characters develop theme. A set of guided reading organizers divides the story into five sections. Varied items prompt students to cite text evidence, make inferences,
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
The Lottery Figurative Language Activities
This product can be used in the classroom to help your students understand three literary devices used in Shirley Jackson’s short story "The Lottery.” After reading the story you can give students the included handout on foreshadowing, irony, and symbolism as an introduction to these three techniques, or as a review for students already familiar with the terms. Students can then practice identifying these techniques in the story using the included activity pages. On the irony worksheet, students
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Creative Writing Workshop Lesson 4: Plot
Created by a NY Times Bestselling Author!
Lesson four is about plot. What drives a plot and keeps the reader engaged? Students will learn basic plot structure, from inciting incident to climax, as well as tips for organizing everything in between. Then, they’ll draw plot charts for their own stories.
This unit is part of a multi-installment series on creative writing, but it can also stand alone. The writing exercises do assume that the students already have some idea of the story they wish
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Creative Writing Workshop Complete Bundle
Creative Writing Workshop Lesson 3: Building Strong Characters
Created by a NY Times Bestselling Author!
Lesson three is about characterization. Students learn the tips and tricks that make a well rounded character. Through brainstorming exercises, mock interviews, and character autobiographies, students develop their main character's life experience and personality. Then after they've nailed down their protagonist, students explore how supporting characters complement and challenge the protagonist. Finally, students learn about the ways in which charac
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Creative Writing Workshop Complete Bundle
"The Last Dog" Worksheet, Assessment, or Homework with Detailed Answer Key
This printable is the "pet project" for teachers who want to provide their students with a thorough review of this popular short story. Multiple choice, true-false, fill-in, and discussion questions highlight the characters, setting, events, and plot of this piece. This worksheet is so versatile that it can be implemented as an individual, pair, or group assignment. A detailed answer key is included.
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6th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Organizers & Worksheets for Elements of Any Short Story
These activities will help middle or high school students examine the elements of any short story. Each task is designed to build skill in predicting, summarizing, inferencing, or analyzing language. Choose those pages that suit the elements of a particular story or assign the complete set as a workbook. The complexity of the short story can determine the level of challenge for the activity. Most tasks can be differentiated for varied reading levels. A detailed teaching guide
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
"Lamb to the Slaughter" Worksheet (or Test) with Detailed Answer Key
There's no need to "cook up" a unique and comprehensive way to test students on their understanding of this popular short story. Here it is! Using popular literary terms (setting, inference, cause and effect, conflict, etc.), students will be able to provide answers to critical-thinking questions which relate to the narrative's most important aspects. The "dessert" to this "complete meal" is a detailed answer key!
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Creative Writing Workshop Lesson 5: Setting and Description
Created by a NY Times Bestselling Author!
Lesson five is about setting and description. How do writers bring an entire world to life through simple words? Students will learn the secrets of precise and descriptive prose and how to filter a description through a character’s point of view. Then they’ll go on to explore their story's setting and how it affects their characters and plots.
This unit is part of a multi-installment series on creative writing, but can also stand alone.
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Creative Writing Workshop Complete Bundle
Elements of Fiction: The Tell Tale Heart - DISTANCE LEARNING, EASEL ACTIVITY
*** UPDATED FOR DISTANCE LEARNING *** I've done the work for you! This worksheet is ready for you to assign to your students via Google Classroom. Answer boxes are in place and ready for student input. The Answer Key has been removed in the digital activity, but you can still access it in the pdf version. You can also still use the pdf version as a printed worksheet.This one-page worksheet asks students to identify character, setting, and tone in Poe's short story, "The Tell Tale Heart". It al
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7th - 10th, Adult Education
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"Bargain" by A. B. Guthrie, Jr.: Worksheet, Test, or Homework with Answer Key
This printable is a sure bargain when used as a review, test, or homework assignment. Sixteen questions, including a figurative language chart, will allow students to gain a thorough understanding of the short story as they explore characters, conflicts, themes, plot, mood, diction, and setting. To make this assessment even more desirable, a comprehensive answer key is included.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"The Sniper" By Liam O’Flaherty Suspenseful Short Story Choice Board Activity
Choice boards are growing to be more and more popular in the education world! I made one for the suspenseful short story "The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty. This fun and engaging activity promotes close reading, critical thinking skills, make inferences, cite, multiple intelligence focus, accommodations for remediation, creativity, and student choice! After reading "The Sniper," students will complete this choice board activity where they have 9 options of activities to complete. Each activity cate
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Engaging Short Story Unit GROWING Bundle - Distance Learning
"Fox" (by Margaret Wild and Rob Brooks): Worksheet or Test and Answer Key
Students will understand the essence of "Fox" as they answer 15 relevant questions about the story. This assessment is so versatile that it can be implemented as an individual, pair, or group assignment or as a worksheet, test, or homework assignment. A detailed answer key is included.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Stephen King: "Quitters, Inc." Assessment, Worksheet, or Homework and Answer Key
Students will not want to "quit" working on this comprehensive printable with 25 questions because it will help them to understand the plot, characters, inferences, theme, cause and effect, and more in "Quitters, Inc." This printable is so versatile that it can be implemented as an individual, pair, or group assignment or as a worksheet, test, or homework assignment. A detailed answer key is included.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"Priscilla and the Wimps" Worksheet, Test, or Homework with Detailed Answer Key
Prepare your students with a comprehensive review of this popular short story as they answer 15 critical-thinking questions which are interspersed with grade-appropriate literary terminology (character, inference, setting, point-of-view, analogy, and theme). This printable is so versatile that it can be used as a worksheet, test, or homework assignment or as an individual, pair, or group activity. A detailed answer key is included.
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5th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"The War of the Wall": Worksheet, Test, or Homework Assignment with Answer Key
There's no need to "fight a war" to find the perfect printable for this popular short story. Here it is! Fifteen discussion questions highlight the characters, setting, plot, and theme of this piece. An inference chart is included as well. This worksheet is so versatile that it can be implemented as an individual, pair, or group assignment. A detailed answer key is included.
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6th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Katherine Mansfield's "The Doll's House" Review (or Test) & Detailed Answer Key
This comprehensive worksheet (or test) "houses" 20 questions about the characters, setting, inferences, symbolism, motivation, conflict, theme, and plot. This assessment is so versatile that it can be implemented as an individual, pair, or group assignment or as a worksheet, test, or homework assignment. It's the perfect way to help students to understand this popular short story.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Discussing Discrimination and Prejudice: Five Short Story Worksheets and Keys
This comprehensive packet of worksheets (or tests) highlights the five popular narratives that deal with discrimination: "The Stolen Party," "American History," "The Scholarship Jacket," "One Friday Morning," and "The Gold Cadillac." As a bonus, a worksheet is included that discusses how characters deal with prejudice as well as what has changed in American society since the stories were published. This printable is so versatile that it can be implemented as an individual, pair, or group assign
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
"Test" (by Theodore Thomas): Worksheet (or assessment) with Detailed Answer Key
Put your students to the "test" with this 15-question comprehensive worksheet (or assessment) as they gain a full understanding of the setting, motivation, conflicts, inferences, and symbolism in this popular short story. This printable is so versatile that it can be implemented as an individual, pair, or group assignment or as a worksheet, test, or homework assignment. A detailed answer key is included.
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6th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"Sorry, Wrong Number" Worksheet, Test, or Homework Assignment with Answer Key
"Dial up" this perfect assessment for "Sorry, Wrong Number," a review or test which contains 20 relevant and pertinent questions to help readers thoroughly understand this popular short story. A detailed answer key is included.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"My Favorite Chaperone" Review, Assessment, or Homework with Detailed Answer Key
Student will "dance" through this printable as they complete 25 relevant questions that provide a comprehensive review of this popular short story. Interspersed with grade-appropriate literary terminology (character, setting, point-of-view, theme, figurative language, and more), this thorough printable is so versatile that it can be used as a worksheet, test, or homework assignment or as an individual, pair, or group activity. A detailed answer key is included.
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5th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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